CASE Document 962D, by Jon A. Schmidt, P.E., SECB
Every part of a building is subject to the effects of outside forces—gravity, wind, earthquakes, and temperature changes, to name a few. Throughout history, people have constructed buildings that have withstood these forces over a long period of time, primarily using rules of thumb derived from their own experiences and those of their predecessors. In recent centuries, the scientific and industrial revolutions introduced analytical approaches that allowed designers to go beyond empirical limitations and predict the behavior of building systems and components that existed only in their imaginations. This gave rise to the formalization and specialization of the modern engineering profession, which in turn led to more accurate and cost-effective designs. Today the individual responsible for ensuring that buildings will remain standing while carrying out their intended functions is the structural engineer
AISC Design Guide #23, by David I. Ruby,
P.E., S.E.
Constructability as a design concept can be the initial step in the integration of the process of steel design, fabrication and installation, and will enable the design professional to develop creative solutions and bring enhanced value to the client. Design Guide 23 outlines the fundamentals of constructability and offers suggestions on implementation of the concept. The design guide discusses constructability as a design philosophy that positions the structural engineering profession to be a continuing asset to the construction community through the integration of planning, design and construction throughout the concept development, design/BIM and construction processes. Specific areas that are covered relative to constructability include: early involvement, the design process, issues related to the structural steel framing, detailing and fabrication, steel erection, and special constructability issues (e.g., anchorage to concrete, camber, and tolerances).
by Dana K. Smith and Michael Tardif
A Strategic Implementation Guide for Architects, Engineers, Constructors, and Real Estate Asset Managers
